Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN) - (214515)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse to join their multidisciplinary care team. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing assessments, interventions, and consultations for clients facing mental health and addiction challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric nursing and a commitment to promoting patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with BC College.
• Two years of recent related experience in mental health.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and community care programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, nursing, and clinical assessments for clients.
• Consult and refer clients experiencing mental health issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

Clinical competence in mental health care

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Client assessment skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working in the community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse provides intake, nursing and clinical assessments, intervention, treatment, consultation, and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and drug use problems, along with their caregivers and families.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Recognized post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness.
• Two (2) years of recent related experience.
• Significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use issues.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in community care for persons with mental illnesses.
• Knowledge of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

• Apply nursing process as per BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in mental health care and treatment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Exhibit sound organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Show sound judgment, good observation, and client assessment skills, along with tact and empathy.
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative with limited supervision.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Physically and emotionally perform duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with various Windows-based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development as required by the employer.
• Use a personal vehicle for work-related travel.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1903.pdf.